New course for fall 2009
Green Technology

Enroll in ENGR 297D | Special Topic-Mfg (Section 5)
Thursdays 6:00pm-8:45pm
ENG 407

The Green Technology course is multidisciplinary and examines Environmental
Management Systems (EMS), including their planning and organization. The course
also studies how businesses can manage their interactions with the environment in
a systematic strategic management approach.

Since awareness of environmental issues has increased the need for product eco-
compatibility, students will learn a new methodological approach to design for the
environment. Case studies in areas such as solar, wind and geothermal technology
will be examined. In addition, life cycle issues as well as ISO standards will be
presented. Ultimately, this course will provide the foundation for students to pursue
a specialization in almost any green technology area.

Textbooks:
Green Profits: The Manager’s Handbook for ISO 14001 and Pollution Prevention
ISBN: 0750674016
Product Design for the Environment:A Life Cycle Approach
ISBN: 0849327229

For inquiries contact the instructor, Dr. Mithal Albassam, mithal.albassam@sjsu.edu